KEYF-FM

Broadcast areaSpokane-Coeur d'AleneFrequency101.1 MHzBrandingKey 101ProgrammingFormatClassic hitsAffiliationsCompass Media Networks
Premiere Networks
United Stations Radio NetworksOwnershipOwnerKBBD, KDRK-FM, KGA, KJRB, KZBDHistoryMay 4, 1986; 37 years ago (1986-05-04)KEYJ (1985–1986, CP)
KEYF (1/1986-3/1986, CP)KEY 101Technical informationFacility ID53147ClassCERP100,000 wattsHAAT490 meters (1,608 ft)LinksWebcastListen LiveWebsitekey101fm.com

KEYF-FM (101.1 MHz "Key FM 101.1") is a commercial radio station, licensed to Cheney, Washington, and serving the Spokane metropolitan area. It broadcasts a classic hits radio format, known as "Key 101" and is owned by Stephens Media Group. KEYF-FM carries the syndicated "John Tesh, Intelligence for Your Life" show, middays Monday through Saturday. It also airs the classic "American Top 40 with Casey Kasem" on Sunday mornings. The offices and radio studios are on East 57th Avenue in Spokane.

KEYF-FM has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 100,000 watts, the maximum for most FM stations in the U.S. The transmitter is off East Jamieson Road in Freeman, Washington, amid the towers for other Spokane-area FM and TV stations.^[1]

History

KEYF-FM signed on the air on May 4, 1986; 37 years ago (1986-05-04).^[2] It had a soft AC format before flipping to oldies in 1991 after stunting with different versions of "Louie Louie" as "Louie 101.1". It changed to its current classic hits format on March 31, 2008.

External links

• Station website
• KEYF in the FCC FM station database
• KEYF in Nielsen Audio's FM station database

References

47°35′35″N 117°17′49″W / 47.593°N 117.297°W / 47.593; -117.297